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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
Florida RnSor-Rack Hox..


The ferocits Of Floridas razor-back
hogs is thus described by the Puiatkd
(Fla.) NeUs:
We have seen his long tusks divide
a dog like sword; VIC have seen
panther so terribly wounded that tho
poor cat crept on in despair to die,
while the hog rackcd not OF flowing
blood from his own neck and shoulder,
but proudly challenged = removal If
the fight At Tocoi lately hog made
it point TO stand on the track when
ever he saw the locomotive coming.
and the considerable engineer stopped
for four successive days 10 drive him
off. At last, tired Of humanity which
aroused no gratitude. the train hands
assembled by invitation TO see tho hog
demolished. He was on the track,
awaiting his doom, and ettr< speed
was drawn from fat pine hurled into
the furnace with malice prepense.
The hog raised his head in surprise
when no stop was made, and, seeing
his danger, started at a gallop down
the track. In vain tho engineer rushed
forward with maddening speed. tll
coaches rocked and ladies screamed in
terror. When the train reached
Palatka the hog was eating waste corn
at Vertrees stable.
On another occasion the writer OF
this was sleeping in camp, and around
lay a pack of hounds who had often
proved that bear az bay brought no
terror to their hearts, and who carried
scars honorably earned in strife with
the wildcat and the panther. But
number Of the razor-backs came around
in the dead of night, and. when the
dogs attempted 10 drive them of, they
charged like warriors true and tried.
They swept Of the dogs and charged
over the hunters-blankets. guns,
cooking utensils, and fishing rods be-
came things Of the past, and stout
men took refuge in the boats. Then,
to save the dogs. revolvers entered
into the fray. and finally the fierce
grunters moved off in search of past
ures new. With the early dawn came
q long, lean man who carried q rifle
as long as himself, and he assessed the
damages, which the hogs should have
paid, and carried off the slain, which
the victors did not want.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
Keep Your Eyes Shut.

We are told to keep our eyes ever
open. 1t is often well to keep them
shut. One of the chief causes of
nervous disease is the straining of the
eyes and the consequent tension of the
mind When stretched in BARRIERS
chair do not try to read newspaper,
but close your lids under the soothing
undulations of the lather brush or the
dreamy sensation OF the shampoo
with the darky's big hands gliding
DER your pate. In railway carriage,
instead OF staring out of your sockets
at the landscape which is being torn
in shreds before you, fold your arms,
bow your head. and listen to the
whirr of the wheels that make an ac-
compartment to wordless song
grooming in your heart. Again, in
the concert room, in place of survey
ing the audience critically, or watch
ing the beauty Of the singer behind
the footlights, shut your eyes once
more. and let the music sink into your
soul, rocking it on waves of emotion
and waiting il insensibly into the ideal
world. In still higher sense, to
keep our eyes anil mouth shut is one of
the wisest lessons of life. Montreal
Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

At the Constitutional Centennial al
Philadelphia MIR Cleveland spoke briefly
as follows:
am glad to be here to-day and have
the opportunity of meeting so large n
representation of the business men of
Philadelphia. 1t is well for us not to en!ir-
ely forget the claims of patriotism IN the
rush of business life, and such occa-
sions as this are fraught with great
good to our common country. The OBJ
iects of good government tend TO in
crease the material prosperity Of the
country. 1t has often occurred to me
that in the hurry and rush of business
we are apt to forget the claims OF good
government. 1t would be well if BUSH
ness men remembered that whole
some political sentiment is closely re-
lated TO business success. l would be
glad to see little more of broad, pa
triotc sentiment in the business world.
1t would be we'll in striving for the sue
cess of the whole nation that man
should sometimes sacrifice his Individ-
ual interests To-day we celebrate
such triumph of patriotism over sell
fishness. Does any one doubt to-day
that the constitution of 100 years ago
was we'll made. and that the work was
well done? This same condition of
affairs, that is, sinking self IN patriot
ism, would exist to-day if our business
men would cultivate wholesome
political sentiment, and sometimes for
get sordid and selfish interest. | be-
lieve that nowhere can this sentiment
be better established than among the
alert, active, enterprising business men
of Philadelphia.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

Half an hour later, Just as they
came in sight of Volkhoff, group Of
richly dressed horsemen rode up, who,
the moment they saw the tall officer,
sprang from their horses and took OF
their hats.
The peasants sunburnt face turned
white as a sheet, and he glanced with
bewildcred air from the officers to
his tall companion, whose face wore
a queer smile.
well. brother" he added, "have
you found out the car yet?"
We'll, said the peasant. staring rs
if his eyes would start from his head.
lit must be ether you or /, for all the
rest have their hats of"
so is seems laughed Peter the
Great. well. my lad. Prince Ment-
shigoff here win see you righted and
the rascal who cheated you punis bed
as he deserves; and | hope you will
never again think the car unmindful
of the troubles of his people"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
E,oREcLosURE SALE


State of Wisconsin, County of Grant,-ss. In
Circuit Court.
an insane person, Plaintiff, vs. Daniel Gibson
and Lilly NJ. Chlson his wife and James V
Gardner and II. s. Bsyley. Defendants.
in pursuance OF judgment OF foreclosure and
order OF sale rendered at a regular term OF the
Circuit Court for Grant county, Wisconsin. held
in the Court House in the city OF Lancaster IN
said county on the nth day OF September, A. d.
1896. and the time allowed by law for redemption
having expired and no redemption having been
made therein. ! will, on the 5th day OF Novem-
Der, A. d. 1887 at one O'Clock in the afternoon OF
said day at the front door OF the Court House
in the city OF Lancaster, Grant County, Wis
consin. offer for sale and sell at public auction
to the highest and best bidder or bidders there
for for cash the following described lands in
Grant County Wisconsin, viz.
The south half of the southwest quarter of
section twenty-three town five north range two
west. The west half OF northeast quarter OF
southeast quarter Of said section twenty-thrse
all that part OF southwest quarter OF southeast
quarter OF said section lying west OF the Big
Platte river being bouttwenty four acres. Also
three cornered piece of land in the northwest
corner OF the northwest quarter OF the northeast
quarter of section %, town 5, north range two
west. Said land being 80 rods on northern
boundary and fifty (50) rods on western bound
airy, and containing five acres. Also three
cornered piece of land in northwest corner OF
southeast quarter of northwest quarter section
20, town 5, north range, two west, the northern
boundary OF said piece being % rods and the
western boundary being AZ rods. Also all the
northeast quarter of the northwest quarter OF
section 26 town 5, north Of range two west. ex.
cepting a piece of land in southeast corner OF
said forty, lying south and east OF the following
line, viz: commencing at point on the eastern
boundary OF said forty, 80 rods north of the south
east corner OF said forty. thence west &c rods
thence southwesterly to the southern boundary
Of said forty at point "a rods [eastl OF the
south west corner Of said forty all in Grant county
Wisconsin, or so much thereof as shall be
sufficient to raise the amount due the plaintiff
for principal interest and costs at the date OF
sale. together with the costs and expenses OF
sale
Dated Sheriff office, Lancaster. Wis, Sept
10, A. ID. 1887.
JOHN DOLPHIN, Sheriff,
Grant County Wisconsin
W II. Beebe, Plaintiffs attorney, postofiice
address Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
Learning TO Run an Engine.

A large and increasing share Of the
world work is done by steam, and if
this is ever changed it will be by sub
shutting electricity or some other mo-
tive power. equally requiring the use
of complicated engine. To learn to
manage a steam engine is, therefore,
an accomplishment sure to become
more and more valuable to man as
the years roll by. No one can blame a
Young man for trying to acquire it,and
If the boy on the farm takes naturally
70 the engine when it comes round at
threshlng time, let him be encouraged
rather than laughed at. 1t may pos
sibly become necessary for every
farmer to have q steam or other en-
CINE. and it not, the boy who has
learned to be handy in anaging en-
gines has pretty fair business learn
ed should he be thrown unexpectedly
on his own resources. Many young
man has made better fight with the
world through knowing about me-
chanics than he could without this
with college education thrown in.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
Compensation.

In that new world toward which our feet are
Shall we nud aurht to mako our hearts forget
Earth's homely Joys and her bright hours of
blissg
Has heaven spell divine enough for this7
When ON the leafiess stalks the brown buds
swell,
when the grass brightcns, and the days grow
long,
And the little birds break out in ripping song9
Q, sweet the dropping eve. the blush of morn,
The starlit sky. tho rusting fields OF corn,
The soft airs blowing from the freshening
seas.
The sun-feckcd shadow OF tho stately trees,
The mellow thunder and the lulling rain,
The warm, delicious, happy summer rain.
When the grass brightens, and the days grow
long.
And the little bird breaks out In ripping song.
o beauty manifold, from morn TIL night,
DnNiis HASH. noon blaze. and sunsets tendcF
h.ht,
o fair familiar features. changes sweet
Oi hpr revolving seasons. storm and scot,
Ana golden calm, AS slow size wheels through
spncc.
From snow to roses and how dear her face
wien the grass brightens. aud days grow
And tIie little birds break out In ripping songi
o Happy earth! homes so well beloved
" ItnI rceuntfi nts have W., from her rpinoVedi
Ohe bcpr Ne Rave that overtups the whole;
lHi' hope oi finding every vunishes soul
We ;uve AID lVIiK Tor daily, and for this
Gladly We turn from thee anu all thy bHss
Even - thy lovel!est. when the days are long,
Aud Iiillv birds break out IN ripping sonHl
Celia VbQxner,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
Dyer's Horses at Mineral Point.

The following premiums were award
ed TO Mambrino Swigert aud his family
at the Mineral Point Fair: First as
Standard Bred Stallion, first in Sweep
stakes Glass, first on 3-year-old Stallion,
first on 3-year-old mare, first on 2-year-
old Stallion, second on 2-year-old Stall
lion, first on Sucking Colt. One of his
colts (Charlie @ won the 4-year Colt
race in straight heats. Royalty was
awarded the first for Standard Bred Colt,
and Victory second on Colt. Victory
first premium as Road Stallion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

Georgs A. Schilling's mission TO New
York to enlist sympathy 10 behalf of the
condemned Anarchists is not proving as
successful as the Socialists would have
it. At the meeting of the Central Labor
Union in that city Sunday Schilling
was present to bring the matter before
that body. but the opposition was so
strong that the meeting adjourned with
out Offering him a chance to be heard
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
Observation-Disclosures Deceased.

State of Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
County-In Probate.
Noticeis hereby given, that at the special 0cto-
berterm of the County Court, to be heidi in and for
said county, at the court house in the city OF
Lancaster, in said county. on the
FOURTH TUESDAY OF OCTOBER A. d. 1887,
being the 25th day of October A. d. 1887 at the
hour OF 10 o'clock, a. m, the following matter
will be heard and considered.
The application Of John Jones administrator
OF the estate with the will annexed of Ann
Thompson. deceased. late Of Grant county. to
sell the following reale.tate lying and being In
cousin to-wit: house and lot as described
and recorded on pages 4Gs and 534 OF Volume W.
OF deeds in the office OF the register OF deeds
for Grant county, Wisconsin. for the pur-
pose of raising funds to pay of the debt and
expenses OF administration OF said estate
By order of the Court,
GEO. b. CARTER, County Judge.
HERMAN BUcHNER, attorney for administrator
Dated September 20, 1887. 30w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner Mens
roe and Cherry streets. Services IO:3 m. and
p. m. Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

1t is expected that at the next session
of Congress much time will be DEVOTED to
naval affairs. The Administration will
again push the proposition for the re-
organization of the bureau of the Navy
Department, and the new purchase sys-
tenn will also be brought prominently
before the National Legislators, while a
mum Der of other matters will be pressed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

The bonanza kings, Mackay and Fair
have been at odds for number of years,
but they made up at the bedside of their
sick friend Mr. Flood. Mr.. Fair opened
his pocket book, and helped them out of
their wheat difficulty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

One hundred coke ovens will be built
at Coaldale, Ala, and large steel
manufacturing plant will be located at
North Birmingham. Five million dol
lars have been subscribed to build a
new town near Stevenson, Ala, where
manufacturing will be done on large
scale.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

The creditors of Harper, the distin-
guished Cincinnati tinancier, are in
cheerful frame of mind because they
h ave been informed that his assets will
suffice to pay them a 4 per cent dIvi-
dend. Harper seems to have over
looked something somewhere.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

The Forum for October will contain
articles by Speaker Carlisle, Bishop
Huntington, Congressman Kelley, Gen
eral Lord Wolsely. Prof. Huiginn, jean
cite L. Glider, Prof. Lesley. Richard A.
Proctor, and Alice Wellington Rollins
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

The Milwaukee Sunday Telegraph
says General Fairchild has been a
..rather prolific smoker" whateverthey
may mean. but finding that it was inter-
fering with his health and comfort he
has quit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

Fred Munchrath Jr. has been
found guilty of manslaughter by the
jury in the Haddock murder trial at
Sioux City. la. The extreme penalty
for manslaughter in Iowa is eight years
in the penitentiary. Sentence will be
pronounced next Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

William Walter Phelps, the New
Jersey congressman. has brought suit
against the Michigan Central railway
in the Wayne circuit court for cutting
81 900 worth Of timber from his lands
in Michigan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

HTDE's OPERA House. Corner Madison ant
Cherry streets.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

Col. Fred. Grant has been nominated
for Secretary of State by the New York
Republicans.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
Bushnell s. Watkins executors attorneys
Dated September G 1887 2Sl

Il STATE-THoMAs JAUDAs, Deceased.
State Of Wisconsin, County Court OF Gran [
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the general term
OF the County Court. to be held in and for said
county. at the Court House in the city OF Ian
caster, in said county, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF OCTOBER, A. d. 1887,
the followingmatter will be heard and considered.
The application Of John j. Wenzel Executor
OF the last will and testament OF Thomas Jaudas
deceased, for the adjustment and allowance of
his final account such Executor and for the as
Segment Of the residue of said estate persuant
to the provisions OF said will TO such persons as
are entitled thereto.
By order OF the Court,
GEO. b. CARTER,
County Judge.
Herman Buchner Executors Attorney.
Dated September 3. 1887. 24w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN

9DOuINIIUI
Eea in square miles,. ...,..... Lose
state valuation OF property for 1882 Sl2 0O9. 66s
GRANT COUNTY, one of the oldest and larges
0unties in the State, is situated in the extreme
southwest corner-in size being about the same
area as the state Of Rhode Island Its first sci.
Element dates back to 1897
The County now ranks sixth in population
snd twelfth in wealth. The principal product {
are Corn, Oats, Cattle and Hogs, Of the latter
Immense quantities are shipped every year.
GRANT COUNTY, to settlers, still offers advan-
tages equal If not superior to any County in the
the past.
The County is traversed by four Railroads, on
havingits terminus in the County at LANCASTER
the County Seat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

you will get Chicago prices at the
Chicago store.
THE Chicago store is the last store
towards the depot.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

AttOrneys-CLARK & MILLS, Lancaster,
Wisconsin. Attorneys at Law. Office over the
ostoifce, in Clark's block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

The Constitutional Centennial was a
great success.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
CLASS s-CRossEs OR NATIVES.

SuperinteRdsnt--John Boorman Hazeltoh.
Judges-John Wsffenden. Patch Grove; Reu.
ben Cooley, Mt. Hope; Miner IIickok, Bloom
ington.
Fred Rector best bull years Old and over 50 90
Fred Rector, second best bull years old
ana OVer.......- ...s....-... ...ss.-.. W
Fred. Rector. best bull years old and under3 90
Fred Rector, second best bull years old
ana unuer-...... .......-... w
w. H. Holford best bull year old and under2 2 %
W. II. Holford. second best bull year old
auu unuerS. ........-s..... ....s.. w
Smith Bros, best bull nnder year DID,. 2 90
Smith Bros, second best bull under year
old -. ....... ................ 90
John Collier, best COW years old and over 3 90
Albert Budworth, second best cow years
old ana over. ......... w
Albert Budworth. best heifer 2years old and
Albert Budworth. second best heifer years
old and undar $500. .................. ! W
under os' '...s. 'e' Wv 90
Albert Budworth, second best heifer year
old and under2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ] w
Smith Bros, best heifer calf under year OLD 90
Smith Bros, second best heifer calf under
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
DnMINS' PATENT SELF CORSET
CTNrPRovED0

(LH14E6SO " lilly
Is the only perfect fitting truly comfortable and
health preserving Corset made. Has an Elastic
Section above and below a corded Centerpece.
ENTIRELY DIFFERENT FROM ANY OTHER.
Every Corset is Stamped and absolutely Gurran-
teed in every particular. Be sure to get the
DOWNS PATENT Manufactured only ty the
GAGE-DOWNS COBSET Co. CHICAGO,
and for sale by frstcl. IS dry-goods storesevery
where PRICE S150.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

Supt. Harper is giving his house q
new coat of paint.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

In Garfield. county, Colorado, thafa
are I,l0J unmarried men ana only
twenty-elght unmarried women.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

Grant County Wisconsin.
" II. Beebe. Plaintiffs attorney, postoffice
ddress Platteyille, Grant County, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
List OF Premiums Awarded by the Blake's
Prairie Agricultural Society, at
Bloomington, Wis, September
Il 9TH, Sth and 9th, 1887.
DIVISION A--H0RSRS.
CLASS f-BLoopEp HoRsKs.

DIVISION A-HoRSES.
CLASS i-BLooDED HORSES.
Superintendent. Henry Lord, Bloomington.
Judges, j McClnskey, ii. Strong. T. Harper.
Theo. Calvin, best stallion years old or
John Duncan and best stallion years old or = "
John Duncan, best stallion Q years old and
ro Inug nunea second h.si stsllion war: !"
old and under ....................... 2 90
John Thompson. best stallion years oldand
p. " Walker second best stallion years old "
p. Walker, best stallion year old and uadere 90
p. Walker. second best stallion year old
j. G, Crouch. best brood mare with colt. 8 90
VIM. Prideaux, second best brood mare with
colt !. .......... ....,..... ....... 90
henry Roberts. best flley years old and
under 4...................... 3 90
John Duncan, second best hlley years old
under 4................. ............... 90
G. W. Lumpkln, best hIey 2 years old and
G. W. Lumpkin. second beet hlley years
old aud under 3 80. ........... ..-...... l 90
Edward Mccormick. best alley year old
and under 2 =. ...................... -. 8 90
Edward Mccormick, second best ally year
old and under g.. .....-. 90
p Morkin. best sucking colt :. ....... =. . 90
orIo Martin, second best sucking colt. 90
CLASS 2-HoRsEs FOR ALL WORK.
SlpSTintendent Edward Mccormick.
Judges, Saml Okey, Andrew Cairns, Il. II. Gar
side.
Theo Calvin best stallion years old or over$5 90
All. Roberts. second best stallion years
old or over -. ....................... 90
Ar. Roberts, best stallion years old and
under 4........... =. ................ 90
David Ball, second best stallion years old
and under 4. 90. .......... ........... 2 90
and under g. :. ...................... 8 90
W. P. Richardson. second best stallion 2
years old and under 8. ...s.......... -. / 90
". p. Richardson. best stallion year old
and under q -. ......... . 49,. j. 5 90
w p. Richardson. second best stallion
year old and under ...+..... ........... / 90
Edward Mccormick, best brood mare with
E. X. Metcalf, second best brood mare with
colt ...... !. ...... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
Henry Roberts. best flley years old and
John Boorman, second best Alley years old
f. Mccormick, best flley 2 years old aud I'M
Thomas Prideaux, second best flley years
NJ Mullailey, best flley year old and un-
NJ. Mullalley. second best alley year old
and under2 ....... w
f. Mccormick, best sucking colt ............ 2 90
4. K Metcalf. second best sucking colt. 90
CLASS 3-CARR1AGE AND DRAFT HoRsEs.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Wonenden. Patch Grove.
Jndges-Marlow Kidd. Glen Haven; j. G.
:. Harshberger, Mt. Hope; Thomas Lawless.
Patch Grove.
John Gents best carriage team. ............$j 90
Lohn Thompson, second best carriage team 90
John Patterson. best draft team............ 90
John Gents. second best draft team 90
John Duncan best single carriage horse. 90
VIM Woffenden, second best single carriage
HORSE. .-....-- ....... ......s. w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

Hotel BLOOMINGTON HOTEL, Joseph
Dounelly, Proprietor, Bloomington, Wis Hav
ing reftted and built ample room for the accom-
mediation OF guests, am now prepared to nc
commodate them with well-furnished rooms
good beds and well supplied tables. Sampl,
rooms Attentive hostlers. Good stabling.
a good Livery In connection with Hotel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LODGE /. o. IF. Meets
every Wednesday at 7:30p. m. in Odd Fellows
hall. Maple street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22

FIDELITY LODGE A. o. Z. W. Meet first and
third Mondays Of each month in Budd block,
Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
HAZEL GREEN.
BOSCOBEL.

attorney u. WILSON, Boscobel;
Wis. Attorney aud Counselor AZ Law. VII
rrarfire IN ali Wisconsin Courts and in the
United states Court makes Collections and
transacts business promptly. Office over RuSa
Bros hardware store.